Lochnagar

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Too late to join in? Name Starting Current Goal To Go Lochnagar 249 249 221 28

Hey all! I've been a lurker for some time, but figured I should introduce myself. I was banded by Dr. Spivak last July, but it took some time to get my fill right. I lost about 25 lbs, but when I needed another fill I didn't go back in - my work was just too stressful to not be able to do without food. Well, I chnaged my job, got a fill, and am now down a total of 66lbs (I started at 315 and just broke into the 240s at 249 this morning. On Saturday I run my 3rd 5k race. About 3 months ago I couldn't run much more than a minute - I am now running the fulll 5K in around 35mins - not fast I know - but that will come. I know, especially at this weight running isn't supposed to be that great for the joints, tendons, etc., but I did build up to it, walking 5-7 miles a day before I started running. I am 41 and used to be very athletic (rugby mainly with some soccer) but when I stopped playing and training for rugby due to a shoulder injury, the weight just started piling on. I am getting such a high from the running - reminds me of my playing days - that I just don't want to give it up! Anyway, sorry for the long post, just wanted to introduce myself to all the other guys. Keep up the good work!

Hey all, I've been a lurker here for a while. I was banded by Dr. Spivak last July and have lost 65lbs and am within 50lbs of my goal. It took a while to get the right fill, but I am there now, losing 3-5lbs per week. I run 5k races now every 2 weeks, and my waist has gone from 56" to 40". Now to the main question, once I reach my goal I am considering joining the Army Reserves. Does anyone know if having a band would preclude me from joining the military? Any experiences? Many thanks!

I am in e-mail conversation with a recruiter as I am coming to the top end of the age restriction (42), but have not mentioned the band. I am looking at the Army Reserves Jag Corps.

I don't want to remove the band except for complication

There is a height/weight chart that the military uses - you also must pass the physical tests. As a male at my height and age (early 40s), I beleive I need to be around 203lbs